This is a KS3 lesson on the mercalli scale and the magnitude scale (richter scale) however, it is appropriate for a GCSE group as well. Key facts about the lesson are:
1. The content covered by the lesson are; description and use of seismometers, descriptions of the mercalli scale and the magnitude (richter) scale, comparison of damage done by earthquakes of similar size.
2. Learning resources used in the lesson are; keyword matching task, images, video clips, sketching task and a writing task.
3. Differentiation used in the lesson are: challenge tasks and differentiated information sheets.
4.The lesson is planned in detail and all the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. Just download and teach!
1. The content covered by the lesson are; description and use of seismometers, descriptions of the mercalli scale and the magnitude (richter) scale, comparison of damage done by earthquakes of similar size.
2. Learning resources used in the lesson are; keyword matching task, images, video clips, sketching task and a writing task.
3. Differentiation used in the lesson are: challenge tasks and differentiated information sheets.
4.The lesson is planned in detail and all the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. Just download and teach!
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